GRE Word List

ROUSING

giving rise to excitement : stirring

The meaning of the word rousing is giving rise to excitement : stirring.

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WordMeaning
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
carefreefree from care: such as
unsavoryinsipid
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument